Official name Mutshedzi Dam Opening date 1990 Impounds Mutshedzi River Length 160 m Total capacity 216.5 million m³ | Type of dam gravity Height 22 m Surface area 5.94 km² | |
Operator(s) Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Similar Luphephe Dam, Albasini Dam, Middle Letaba Dam, Damani Dam, Flag Boshielo Dam | ||
Mutshedzi Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Mutshedzi River, a tributary of the Nzhelele River. It is located 40 km to the west of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1990 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).
Map of Mutshedzi Dam, South Africa
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